» May 13, 1993: In the Royals 7-3 victory over the Indians, George Brett hits the 300th home run of his career, making him the 6th player with 300 homers and 3,000 hits. Cleveland OF Albert Belle receives a 3-game suspension for charging the mound after being hit by a pitch from Hipolito Pichardo of the Royals.

» July 29, 1995: The Royals top the Tigers 5–4 on Jon Nunnally's home run in the 16th inning, KC's first extra-base hit in the game following 21 singles, including five by OF Vince Coleman. The American League record is 26 set by the Brewers in 1992. Nine players hit in the 9th slot, including winning P Hipolito Pichardo, who bats twice. He is the 1st Royals' pitcher to go to the plate since Mark Littell in 1977, though IF David Howard, who tossed two innings in '94, batted while pitching.

» April 23, 1999: Royals P Hipolito Pichardo undergoes right elbow surgery which will keep him out the rest of the season.

» February 10, 2002: The Astros sign free agent P Hipolito Pichardo to a 1-year contract.